Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Fort Montgomery was the scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle for control of the Hudson River. Visitors today can tour the remains of the 14-acre fortification, perched on a cliff overlooking the magnificent Hudson. On October 6, 1777, British, Loyalist and Hessian forces attacked Fort Montgomery and nearby Fort Clinton. The defending American Patriots, outnumbered 3 to 1, fought desperately until driven out of their forts at the points of the enemy bayonets. More than half of the Patriot forces were killed, wounded or captured.

Visitors can learn about this important military post at the site's museum, which showcases original artifacts and weapons, large-scale models of the fort and the attack, highly detailed mannequins frozen in poses of battle, and an action-packed fifteen-minute movie of the 1777 assault. Archeologists have revealed many of Fort Montgomery's remains, including the stone foundations of barracks, the gunpowder magazine and eroded redoubt walls. There is a spectacular view of the Hudson River from the Grand Battery, where reproduction cannons stand guard and are occasionally fired by the fort's staff. The past comes alive at Fort Montgomery with living history demonstrations of artillery, musketry, music and camp life activities.

Group Tours:

Tours are available to organized groups (including schools, scouts, and military units) during the site’s operating season, Wednesday through Sunday. Tour cost is $5 per person. All group tours are dependent upon weather and staff availability and must be booked in advance.

Please call the site at 845-446-2134 for more information or to book a tour.  

During the off-season, Fort Montgomery is open by reservation for group tours Monday through Friday.  

Weekend Tours:

During our operating season (mid-April through October), free tours are available to the public on weekends: Saturdays at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; Sundays at 1pm and 3pm. Tours are 60 minutes.